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Council “caught between a rock and a hard place” ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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“If we pay for this now, we know what we’re getting. It will cost the district and the taxpayers less in the long run.”

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The study was developed based on the 2012 drinking water treatment objectives outlined in the new updated BC Drinking Water Protection Act, as indicated by the IHA. These objectives, known as the 4-3-2-1-0 objectives, are required to be met in order for Peachland to legally provide drinking water to its residents.

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The directive further stated that if all the objectives are not met by the 2017 deadline, the water purveyor (Peachland) must follow best practices for minimizing risk to the consumer and develop a plan for compliance within a reasonable time frame.

These objectives, according to the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality (the primary reference on which the 2012 Drinking Water Treatment Objectives are based), provide treatment requirements that address a number of microbiological parameters including enteric viruses, pathogenic bacteria, giardia cysts and cryptosporidium.

The general objectives of the treatment include: • Four-log reduction or inactivation of viruses;

• Three-log reduction or inactivation of giardia and cryptosporidium; • Two treatment processes for surface water; • Less than or equal to one nephelometric turbidity unit (NTU) of turbidity; and • No detectable ecoli, fecal coliform and total coliform.

These objectives provide a minimum performance target for water suppliers to produce microbiologically safe drinking water.

According to the district’s director of operations Joe Mitchell, the Peachland drinking water supply currently meets some, but not all, of these objectives.

The new study would also need to account for the anticipated spike in population growth associated with the Ponderosa/Pincushion and New Monaco developments.

In their review, Ur-

ban Systems engineers reported the 20-year growth projections for Peachland, assumed to be approximately 900 new units for the Ponderosa/Pincush-

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equated to an increase of approximately 8,000 people.

The three options Urban Systems produced upon the completion of the

This is a big financial decision. It will impact the taxpayers and frankly we don’t have a hope in hell of being able to comply with this and meet our financial commitment by the deadline.”

- Councillor Terry Condon

ion development in 2007, were no longer accurate.

Based on recent applications, the report continues, the development is anticipated to be built out to approximately 2,200 units, and New Monaco (previously unaccounted for), to 2,340 units. Shepherd said this growth

feasibility study were presented by project manager Scott Shepherd and senior water resource engineer Peter Gigliotti, at a committee of the whole meeting on January 13.

The options included a conventional water treatment plant (Option 1), a direct filtration plant (Op-

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tion 2) and a 19.5 km pipeline with power generation (Option 3).

Though initially eager to explore the possibility of the pipeline/power generation option, council quickly dismissed the idea on January 13 due to its $28.5 million price tag, which only covered the pipeline itself.

Additional costs for Option 3 include $3.6 million for intake upgrades, $4.7 million for hydro-power and $7.8 million for disinfection and a reservoir.

Annual operating costs are estimated at $335,000 per year.

Option 1 would cost $26.5 million with an initial phase cost of $18.8 million.

Annual operating costs are estimated at $400,000 per year.

This option also includes a pre-filtration treatment endorsed by the IHA. Option 2, which was recommended by Urban Systems, would cost $22.3 million, with an initial phase cost of $16.0 million. It would use more chlorine than Option 1, and require less energy for operation.

However, this option has a higher risk of requiring additional treatment in the future.

Both Options 1 and 2 require a low lift pump station and a 2,500 cubic meter reservoir.

Both plants also will be able to meet the 2012 Drinking Water Treatment Objectives outlined by Interior Health, as well as future system demands.

From a financial perspective, Urban Systems indicated that both options can be phased so that the plant is designed and built in a manner that allows it to be expanded as growth occurs, and are eligible for Build Canada grants and Gas Tax funding.

Option 1 would require borrowing $6.45 million if a grant of $8.06 million is approved, while Option 2 would require borrowing $5.44 million if a grant of $6.8 million is approved.

Noting the hefty cost, council has managed to save approximately $5

million for the project, which Shepherd said will increase their eligibility for the much-needed Build Canada grant they intend to apply for.

The catch, Shepherd pointed out, is that the district is required to choose an option and apply for the grant by February 18.

If council opted not to comply with the new regulations at all, he added, responsibility for any health risks associated with Peachland’s water supply would be taken on by the district rather than Interior Health.

Arguably quite frustrated, and according to one councillor, slightly overwhelmed by the scope of the project and lack of time in which to make a decision, council members voted unanimously to call a special meeting on January 19 to further review and discuss the research presented by Urban Systems, before making a final decision.

“Basically, we don’t have a choice,” an exasperated Councillor Terry Condon told Shepherd and Gigliotti on January 13.

“It isn’t holding to a new standard that’s troubling. It’s the time line in which we now have to do it,” he explained.

“This is a big financial decision that will cost a lot more than we were initially told.

It will impact the taxpayers and frankly we don’t have a hope in hell of being able to comply with this and meet our financial commitment by the deadline.”

Dismissing Councillor Keith Thom’s inquiry as to whether or not council could defer the decision further, Councillor Peter Schierbeck took a now-or-never approach to the decision and suggested council vote in favour of Option 1.

“Chlorine is expensive,” he pointed out.

“If we go with Option 1 we’re using less of it and we’re complying, not only with today’s regulations, but future regulations as well. I realize it’s a larger cost upfront

but if they changed the regulations once already, how do we know it won’t happen again later on and then we would faced with more costs. This covers us. I think we should be prepared to put those nickels in now, because if we wait it’s going to cost considerably more and we won’t get those grants.”

Condon echoed Schierbeck while Thom approached the decision from a different angle.

“I’m more comfortable with Option 2,” Thom told his colleagues.

“I live here, my taxes are going to go up because of this so I err on the side of frugality.”

Though Thom was backed by a pragmatic, and somewhat dubious, Councillor Mario Vucinovic, the two were ultimately outvoted 5-2 in favour of Option 1.

“We’re asking for information that is quantifiable and we can’t get a qualified statement,” Vucinovic told his fellow councillors.

“I would rather spend less of the taxpayer’s money so I’m more comfortable with Option 2.”

Councillor Kent said he felt Option 1 was the safest bet, in terms of getting the best bang for the taxpayer’s buck.

“With Option 1, we know we’re covered.

It’s predictable. As a taxpayer, I would rather pay a little more and be covered than pay less now and know that if there are more changes I won’t be prepared and will have to pay more,” he explained.

“We’re caught between a rock and a hard place,” Mayor Cindy Fortin observed in an interview with The View on January 20.

“This may be our only kick at the can to get that funding so we needed to make the a decision based on what we know now.

We don’t know what’s going to happen 20 years from now but this was the safest decision. It’s short-term pain for long-term gain.”

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Early approval granted for Phase 2 of UBC research agreement ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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Early budget approval for the funding of Phase 2 of the Water Energy Nexus Project (WEN) is just one of many crucial steps being taken toward the completion of the New Monaco development.

Council voted in favour of throwing another round of fiscal support behind the three-year project during a meeting held on January 13. The support will be in the amount of a $8,750 cash contribution and $7,680 of in-kind contributions.

The project, a partnership between the District of Peachland and the University of British Columbia (UBC Kelowna Campus), Urban Systems Ltd., New Monaco Enterprise Corp., the Focus Corporation Ltd., and Fortis BC Alternative Energy Services Inc., focuses on designing new infrastructure plans for the community to address water, sanitary and other systems.

In a presentation made to council during the December 9 committee of the whole meeting, New Monaco’s vice-president Mark Holland and UBC professors Drs. Kasun Hewage, Keith Culver and Rehan Sadiq told members of council that the goal for the second phase of the project would take the research from Phase 1 and make it directly applicable to the infrastructure design decisions that would be made for neighbourhood developments.

Using the New Monaco neighbourhood development model as a petri dish for this groundbreaking study, Holland told The View in an earlier interview that the project’s engineers are working to identify and test different approaches to dealing with water and energy.

The projected work plan for Phase 2 includes: • A feasibility study of the district energy system, which includes analyzing the potential for transferring heat to pedestrian areas to keep them safe from ice;

• Recommendations on what solar energy should be considered and recommendations regarding an electric mobility charging network; • Options for affordable gray water reuse for irrigation; • Basic technology considerations and recommendations for water and waste heat harvesting interface; • Recommendations for how conventional supply/sanitary systems can be designed to be adaptable to integrating future advanced technology; and • Financial performance information (cost/benefit) to help with business case decisions.

“It’s all about sustainability,” Holland explained in an interview on December 16.

“The first phase was about creating a systems model, the second phase is about getting to dig into it and provide greater details.”

The project, Holland added, was envisioned in October 2013 and shortly thereafter presented to the Mayor’s

Task Force on Climate Change Committee, who subsequently recommended it for funding by Peachland municipal council.

Holland said the inclusion of each partner allowed UBC to leverage a significant grant from the federal government to undertake research into innovative technology.

In terms of Peachland’s contribution, Holland noted the town stands to gain the best “bang for their buck.”

The project aims to develop a model neighbourhood scale solution that is both transferable and scalable to other neighbourhood projects.

“It is much more than a one-off problem solving exercise,” Hewage added in a report addressed to council on December 19.

“The end user deliverable is a planning tool that will enhance both our, and a developer’s, ability to produce evidence and supported planning decisions consistent with sustainability goals.”

Alzheimer awareness month aims to reach Peachland women VIEW STAFF Nearly three quarters of Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease are women.

It’s an eye-opening statistic, but it’s not news to the many Peachland families whose lives have been altered by the dementia journey.

“Women represent 72 per cent of Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease,” says Carly Gronlund, the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s support and education coordinator for Peachland and the North and Central Okanagan.

“They could be your mothers, wives, sisters, grandmothers or friends.”

That’s why the society’s annual Alzheimer Awareness Month campaign in January has adopted the theme “the 72 per cent.”

It aims to inform women in their 40s and older about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease

10 warning signs for Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias 1. Memory loss that affects day-to-day abilities: Forgetting things often or struggling to retain new information.

2. Difficulty performing familiar tasks: Forgetting how to do something you’ve been doing your whole life, such as preparing a meal or getting dressed 3. Problems with language: Forgetting words or substituting words that don’t fit the context.

4. Disorientation in time and space: Not knowing what day of the week it is or getting lost in a familiar place.

5. Impaired judgment: Not recognizing a medical problem that needs attention or wearing light clothing on a cold day.

6. Problems with abstract thinking: Having difficulty balancing a chequebook, for example, or not understanding what numbers are and how they are used.

7. Misplacing things: Putting things in strange places, like a dress in the refrigerator or a wristwatch in the sugar bowl.

8. Changes in mood and behaviour: Exhibiting severe mood swings from being easy-going to quick-tempered.

9. Changes in personality: Behaving out of character, such as becoming confused, suspicious, or fearful.

10. Loss of initiative: Losing interest in friends, family and favourite activities.

For more information, visit www.alzheimerbc.org. and other dementias, brain health and how the programs and services of the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. can help.

More women than men are living with Alzheimer’s disease because they live longer and age is a significant risk fac-

tor, Gronlund says.

The risk of dementia doubles every five

years after age 65.

Women also account for 70 per cent

of family caregivers.

“The disease takes a tremendous toll on these women who eventually provide round-the-clock care.

“The burden is especially high for women raising families and holding down jobs.”

Though women are d ispropor t ionately affected, “Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias affect everyone,” Gronlund points out.

More than 70,000 people in B.C. face dementia.

The 72 per cent awareness month campaign kicked off earlier this month, but local families living with dementia can receive assistance year-round from Gronlund.

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Last week’s copy of The View correctly reported that Scott Shepherd, as part of his presentation at the council meeting on January 13, made a statement that the Water Master Plan produced in 2007 by Urban Systems did not allow for all the extra development since that time.

However, when council approved the New Monaco development, an analysis of the water supply was included in the information with the application that was part of the approval process.

The report by Aplin and Martin stated that the Peachland Creek source had been re-evaluated for capacity to accommodate the New Monaco flows.

The updated study, which is called the District of Peachland Water Sensitivity Analysis, (March 31, 2011) completed by Dobson and Urban Systems, analyzed capacities while taking into account the increased development throughout the district. The updated analysis concluded that the Peachland Creek source could accommodate all future development needs. Clearly this is a serious conflict of information.

At the January 13 meeting Councillor Terry Condon challenged Scott Shepherd about the difference in the information, to which Shepherd replied that there was no problem as Peachland had enough water for 27,000 people; this reply only added to the confusion.

We now have a situation where the written report from Urban Systems is in conflict with what was said at the January 13 presentation. This needs to be resolved as a matter of urgency.

Another major difference in information was the estimated cost of a direct pipeline from Peachland Lake as an alternative to the required water treatment plant.

As part of the 2014 budget a $232,000 study was approved to further investigate power generation from a direct pipeline option. A report to council in 2013 had estimated that a direct pipeline would have the same costs as the water treatment plant (approximately $24 million).

The January 13 presentation stated that the estimated cost of the direct pipeline would be $44 million rather than the previous estimate of

$24 million and therefore probably not financially viable as an alternative.

Clearly an estimate that changes from $24 million to $44 million indicates a fundamental problem with how the original estimate was prepared.

As a member of the previous council I voted against the $232,000 study. However I did say at that time that I would support a study that looked at the water supply and the amount of development approved to make sure that it was in balance.

Such a study is now urgently needed to get a definite answer as to how much water Peachland has and how much development can be approved without any risk of running short. Scott Shepherd indicated that water from MacDonald Creek can be used and that Peachland has applied for a new water license on Peachland Creek. Council needs to get an update of all these factors as part of a clear and definite report; there should be no confusion about such an important issue.

Members of council are not expected to measure the amount of water flowing from Peachland Lake. They have to rely on staff reports and make decisions based on that information. Peachland staff do not have the expertise in water supply so they use specialist consultants to do this work and provide detailed technical information.

Although the staff at Urban Systems has done many good projects for Peachland during the last few years, it would appear to me that the information about the water supply is not their best work.

A new report with a frank and honest assessment of the situation is required. I believe that Urban Systems are capable of providing the expertise that Peachland needs but clearly this issue has to be resolved. An analysis of our water capacity and the amount of development that has been approved is needed to shape the future Official Community Plan (OCP) to make sure that we do not approve development unless we are absolutely sure that we have the water supply to service it.

Eric Hall, Peachland

Voting attendance in the House of Commons speculated upon MP DAN ALBAS COMMENTARY

Most recently the subject of MP voting attendance records was reported on by the Ottawa Citizen.

Attendance in the House of Commons is an interesting subject for MPs. It may come as a surprise to some that the House of Commons does not formally report MP attendance records.

In fact, within the House it is actually

considered unparliamentary to point out or otherwise mention the absence of another MP. As described by the House of Commons procedure and practice manual, allusions to the presence or absence of a member or minister in the chamber are unacceptable.

This raises the question on how best can citizens keep track of their member of parliament’s voting attendance in the House of Commons?

One such way is by recorded votes in the

House. Surprisingly there is no readily available information of this type from the parliamentary precinct.

In the past an independent website known as “How’d They Vote” would provide helpful information to citizens of this nature, however as I observed back in 2012, this website is no longer active.

Fortunately two journalists from the Ottawa Citizen did take the time to cover the See MP VOTING ATTENDANCE on page 5

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topic of MP voting records to determine attendance.

The results were

Dan Albas, MP quite surprising. The good news is that there were five MPs with perfect 100 per

cent voting records and a further sixteen MPs who were all above 99 per cent.

To achieve a 100 per cent vote attendance record meant that an MP would have voted 269 times in 2014.

I am proud to be among the five members of parliament to achieve a 100 per cent voting record on behalf of the citizens of Okanagan-Coquihalla.

On the other hand the ten members of parliament with the worst attendance records were all less than 50 per cent – meaning they missed more votes than they

attended.

The worst record belongs to an MP who voted only 16 times out of the possible 269 votes. One other trend that emerged in the analysis from the Ottawa Citizen is that a disproportionately large number of these MPs missing votes were independents with no party affiliation.

Although political parties are often not portrayed positively, the party whip system of ensuring MPs are in the House of Commons to attend votes does on the surface appear to have more success in this area.

It should also be pointed out that there are many valid reasons as to why a member of parliament may be away from the House of Commons and miss votes as a result.

Parliamentary business and committee work, ministerial responsibilities, important events in an MP’s home riding, illness or family emergencies are some of the many reasons that account for the diversity of voting re-

cords.

Members of parliament are also required to fill out monthly attendance records with the House of Commons that is submitted internally.

In my view I believe that vote attendance could be better reported in a more user friendly format so that media or others are not required to take on a project of individually compiling each member of parliament’s vote record

in order to ascertain attendance, more so when not all sitting days in the House of Commons have votes.

Some days there may be many votes whereas other days may have none.

I welcome your comments and can be reached at dan. albas@parl.gc.ca or toll free at 1-800-6658711.

Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla.

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In his exhibit Power looks back at a style from the middle decades of the previous century to revive a fashionably nostalgic or old-fashioned art form.

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Peachland loses its eldest son, Martin Shaw

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CONTRIBUTOR Peachland lost one of its pioneers with the passing of one of its oldest native sons, Martin Shaw.

Born in Greenwood in 1929 to Lorne and Nellie Shaw, Martin moved to Peachland when he was only two years old. His grandparents had settled in the Trepanier area in 1906.

Martin had a happy childhood on the family orchard with his brothers and sisters: Douglas, Olive, Arthur, Marjorie and Donald.

Martin’s school days were laced with many comical incidents as he was in inveterate tease.

One night Martin, Gus Sundstrom and Bruce MacKinnon snuck a goat into the school and let it roam about.

Needless to say the school kids got a holiday the next day.

Martin was an excellent woodsman and really knew how to use an axe or saw.

He worked with his dad cutting timber up Trepanier and Deep Creeks.

From 1950 to 1969 Martin hauled logs throughout the Okanagan as well as Vavenby, Lumby and Prince George.

In 1970 Martin worked at Brenda Mines as a control room operator.

After retirement, Martin and his wife, Jessie enjoyed living on their orchard on Buchanan Road in Trepanier.

Martin was still cutting and hauling firewood until fairly recently when he was sidelined by illness.

Martin is survived

by Jessie, his wife of 58 years and his sons Ronald and Kenneth

as well as his brother Donald and sister Marjorie.

A celebration of life will be held later in the year.

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Don your kilt and get ready for a Scottish shindig on January 23 LINDA NORDEN

50 + ACTIVITY CENTRE “It’s a new day, it’s a new dawn, it’s a new life” and we are feeling good about 2015 and what it has in store for us at the 50+ Centre.

Happy belated New Year to all our members, supporters and colleagues.

Lang may yer lum reek! (Which literally means long may your chimney smoke, by which Scots are actually saying may you live long and keep well.)

This Scottish expression is the perfect segue to remind and quite possibly enlighten you of the upcoming Burns Supper being held at the 50+ Activity Centre this Friday, January 23.

Doors and bar open at 5:15 p.m., dinner starts at 6:15 p.m.

For 255 years the world has celebrated the life and poet-

ic works of Robert (Robbie or Rabbie) Burns on his birthday, January 25. The celebration consists of food, merriment, and drink and is not just for people of Scottish ancestry. It is open to all.

There will be a traditional meal served and yes, there will be haggis but fear not as that won’t be the meal staple.

Roast beef and trimmings, buttery, mashed potatoes (tatties) and turnips (neeps) will be served to you followed eventually by dessert, coffee and tea.

Do not perceive a Burns Supper to be a droll intellectual exercise but rather an evening of good cheer and gay company. Be prepared to enjoy yourself beyond all expectations.

We will honour and toast the immortal memory of Scotland’s favourite son. There

PORTRAIT OF ROBERT BURNS, created between 1890 and 1900. will be a piper and he will pipe in the haggis, a dramatic rendition of Burns’

Address to the Haggis with a knife at the ready, witty speeches, Scottish country

dancers, games, a raised glass here and there, and singing.

Aye, it will be a good

HERE FOR SENIORS Catering to the fine senior citizens of Peachland

Safety measures can help reduce bathroom injuries Falls cause many injuries inside a home.

Seniors are especially susceptible to harmful falls in the bathroom, where slippery tiles can prove too difficult for older men and women to navigate.

Bathrooms can be more dangerous than other rooms of the house for a variety of reasons. The bathroom is generally comprised of hard surfaces that can become slippery when

wet or exposed to high humidity. A bathroom may become hotter than other rooms because of the steam that accompanies a hot shower. Heat may dilate peripheral veins and lower blood pressure in some people.

This may lead to dizziness that can result in falls. Furthermore, people tend to rush in the bathroom as they get ready for the day.

Rushing around can lead to slips and inju-

ries on wet surfaces.

Installing safety features in the bathroom is a key way to reduce the risk of accidents. Many manufacturers have even designed these features so they blend with bathroom decor.

When renovating bathrooms for safety, consider the following options.

Anti-scald features: Burns can be serious business. Few people have been

spared the momentary burst of hot water that occurs in the shower or at the faucet when another household member flushes a toilet or uses a large amount of cold water elsewhere in the house. Anti-scald showerheads and faucets prevent sudden bursts of hot water.

Use in conjunction with turning down the temperature of the hot water heater to eliminate burns.

Nonslip mats: Bathroom injuries often occur when people are getting in and out of the shower.

Having a non-slip mat on the inside of the shower or tub as well as one with a grippable surface and plush top layer on which to step after exiting the shower can reduce falls. Don’t step out of the shower onto a flimsy towel that can slip out from underneath your feet.

Bath bench: The elderly or those prone to lightheadedness in the shower may want

to invest in a bench or seat to put into the shower. This enables sitting while washing.

Safety bars: It can be tempting to grab onto towel racks or faucets to get in and out of the shower, but these items cannot provide the necessary leverage to safely move in and out of the shower or bathtub.

Safety bars with a brushed surface for traction are more secure. Grab bars need to be securely attached to a wood stud in the wall and not into drywall or the tub enclosure.

Raised toilet seat: A raised toilet seat reduces the amount of squatting and the distance that has to be covered to sit on the commode. Grab bars on the raised seat itself will provide added safety.

Bathrooms can present many dangers, but certain safety tools and renovations can help reduce the risk of injury.

time to be had by all!

Come and purchase your passage to a Scottish shindig.

From our centre’s historical facts and figures this event is always a sell-out and on the do not miss list. So, don your kilt or at least dress to the hilt and jig on down to our evening extravaganza.

Now while all the fun and frivolity for this night is being organized and schemed, the backbone of the centre and its programs are all on the go.

January can be such a let down to many after the fun and excitement of Christmas and the closeness with family and friends have come to pass.

Then there’s the realization that once again the New Year’s resolutions have gone up in smoke. Well, we have a full slate of activities, both physical and mental, to help rid you of those negative, guilt-ridden feelings.

Come in and have a look at our January calendar to see which classes suit you. There are lots so pick your pace. E-AS-Y Core aerobics and afternoon bridge are our newest classes on the roster and we are always on the

lookout and have an ear open for the classes you are interested in.

Always feel free to speak with someone in the office. We are there Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Please feel free to stop by with a suggestion or idea which you would like to see happen at the centre.

Two business items to remind our members about. First, memberships for 2015 are due and payable in the month of January. The amount is now $20 and may be paid by either cash or cheque. Also, a heads up that on February 27 we will have our annual general meeting which will precede our monthly potluck.

The potluck dinners always occur on the fourth Friday of the month except for the summer months. We run a twice monthly ad in this newspaper advertising what is specially happening each month at the centre, as well, the “What’s On” section in the paper lists our activities for each day of the week.

On an end note, may your troubles in the coming New Year be as short-lived as your resolutions.

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The Fitzhugh is an award-winning community news organization in beautiful Jasper, Alberta – the heart of the Canadian Rockies. We are seeking a passionate, driven, and highly creative individual to fill the role of Production Manager with our team.

Ours is a young, enthusiastic office in a not-so-average mountain town. As soon as the rooftop pool is installed we plan to have regular Friday afternoon diving competitions. The Google compound’s got nothing on us. Working here, you’ll want to keep your trail mix close to your camera, tucked safely beside those tickets to the next local gig.

The Production Manager plans, schedules, strategizes, and oversees all production activities, while playing a fundamental role in the creative direction and graphic design of the newspaper and the advertising within it. You will perform essential functions in layout and design to ensure that the newspaper meets strict print deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have: • • • • • • • • • •

Strong knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills Ability to execute creative designs, concepts, and layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts Minimum of 3 years experience designing for print, ideally with publishing experience Knowledge of 4 colour print production process Strong attention to detail Ability to meet strict weekly deadlines Ability to multi-task and utilize resources to execute tasks within a deadline oriented environment Confidence to work independently and in support of business objectives Illustration, photography and advertising experience a bonus

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It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Shaw on January 7th, 2015 at the age of 85.

He is survived by his wife, Jessie, of 58 years, sons Ronald and family, Kenneth and family, brother Donald and family and sister Marjorie and family.

Martin was a longtime resident of Peachland, arriving in the town at 2 years of age.

He spent his life logging in the hills around the Okanagan valley and driving logging trucks was his passion. He completed his career at Brenda Mines and enjoyed his small fruit orchard in his retirement years.

He was well known for his high quality fruit and was a great storyteller to all who knew him. He also loved to help others whenever he could. He was a father, grandfather and great grandfather and will be dearly missed.

A gathering in the spring will be held at his residence to celebrate his life with an announcement to precede if any person wishes to attend.

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FAITH FOOD FOR THE SOUL

An epiphany about commercialism, ethics and values ELAINE DIGGLE

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH On Sunday, January 4, many churches cel-

ebrated Epiphany, also known as the Feast of the Three Kings, which honours the visit of the Magi to the young Jesus.

Officially Epiphany is January 6; some traditions say it begins the evening of January 5, when special foods are prepared

These were men from a caste of learned and wise religious and political advisors to Persian rulers over the centuries.

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All cultures have traditional practices that have evolved over time; in some cultures these practices have remained relatively unchanged for centuries, in other cultures traditions can morph and change.

A very good example of this morphing is the change that Nicholas, Bishop of Myra in the 4th century has undergone, especially in North America.

The original tall, thin elderly bishop with red cape and mitre has been synthesized with the jolly old elf of the poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas published in 1823, and the 1930s Coca-Cola advertisement showing Santa Claus as a very large, rotund red-suited, white-bearded gent.

And from then on a new secular tradition sprang up, including Santa’s reindeer, Frosty the Snowman (equally fictional) et al.

All meeting ad agency requirements. Thus are traditions morphed and altered in our consumerist society where it seems we are more concerned with the cost of things than we are with the true and intrinsic value of a person, an article or a tradition.

Apart from the crass commercialism of those that are really religious celebrations, Christmas and Easter, we have also seen the downgrading of values, especially those around the true worth of a person as opposed to their purchasing power, and the value of family where parents, grandparents

etc., teach the growing children matters spiritual and ethical.

Even the universities seem to have lost sight of ethical and professional standards of behaviour and seem loath to insist that their students honour and respect basic human rights and the sanctity of the person.

Like many of you I have been listening to discussions on the radio concerning how to respond to threats made on a Facebook page full of misogynistic, sexually violent comments that came to light.

This page was maintained by a group of fourth-year dentistry students at Dalhousie University, and in post after disgusting post, it degraded women – including the male students’ female peers.

Sadly to relate, Dalhousie University isn’t the only post-secondary institution confronting such issues.

However, since the existence of the Facebook page came to light last summer, the response of the Dalhousie University president, Richard Florizone, is less than reassuring.

To quote, “We have announced the suspension of 13 fourth-year dental students from clinical activities pending consideration by the Faculty of Dentistry’s Academic Standards Class Committee. Yes, suspension or expulsion are possibilities but they have to follow the processes.”

What I find most instructive is the fact that Richard Florizone is referring only to academic standards

– not professional ethical standards. Surely an integral part of a dentist’s training should be that of professional ethics and by no stretch of the imagination could the reprehensible behaviour of twelve or more fourth-year dentistry students be regarded as good modeling of the professional standards expected from a graduate dentist.

By their behaviour these students have totally degraded the professional and ethical standards of the Canadian Dental Association.

Their code reflects the values of the profession to “do no harm” and is based on principles of veracity, integrity and respect.

The code is intended for application in all clinical, educational, administrative and institutional settings.

It is the obligation of all professional dentists and those wishing to enter the profession to be familiar with the code and incorporate its guidelines and obligations in their practice.

Adherence to the code maintains public trust in the dental profession.

How can we trust in a profession, and indeed in a school of higher learning, if there is not swift action taken to repudiate such behaviour as that at Dalhousie, and the perpetrators declared not fit for the profession.

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WHAT’S ON

UPCOMING EVENTS ROBBIE BURNS SUPPER Jan. 23, 5:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre. Traditional roast beef dinner with all the delicious trimmings. Entertainment provided by the Kelowna Scottish Country Dancers with the evening highlight being the famed Haggis ceremoniously piped in. Doors and bar open at 5:15pm with dinner served at 6:15pm. $23 for members, $25 non members. Tickets at the Activity Centre office or 250.767.9133.

PEACHLAND AMBASSADORS AGM AND RECRUITMENT MEETING Feb. 24, 7pm,

community centre. Actively looking for new candidates between the ages of 14 and 17.

SUNDAYS JERRY DOBER BREAKFAST 8am-11am, Peach-

land Wellness Centre.

Everyone welcome!

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10am, United

Church

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10am, St.

INDOOR WALKING

8-9am, community centre

PICKLEBALL 9:05-

11:05am (3.0-4.0), community centre

VARIETY SINGERS

9:30am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10am – noon,

Peachland Wellness Centre

FITNESS TRAIL GUIDED TOUR 10am. Call 250767-2133 to register for your spot

BREASTFEEDING CAFÉ 10 am-noonish,

2nd and last Tuesday, Peachland Wellness Centre

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1 pm – 2 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

FRIENDSHIP TUESDAY/ MOVIE 1-3:30pm, 50+

GENTLE YOGA 10:4511:45am, 4th St Place

Activity Centre.

TAI CHI 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

3:30pm, (3.75-4.5), community centre

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1-4pm, 50+ Activi-

TWEEN DROPIN 3-8pm, meet at

ty Centre.

PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm (Novice), community centre BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS) 2-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre (restarting January 5)

PICKLEBALL 1:30-

Peachland Elementary.

Grades 5-6

YOUTH DROP-IN 3:308pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+

ZUMBA 5:30-6:30pm, community centre

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

7pm, community centre

SPIN & SCULPT 6:30-

VOLLEYBALL 7:00-

7:45pm, community centre

8:30pm, community centre

WOOD CARVERS CLUB

BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED) 7pm, 50+

Margaret’s Anglican Church

7-9pm, 50+ Activity Centre.

Activity Centre

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

10am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

FITNESS ROOM 8am8pm, community centre

FITNESS ROOM 8am8pm, community centre

PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 service

FLOW YOGA 9:05-

YOGA 8-9am, 50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class.

fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave.

10:15am, 4th St Place

PICKLEBALL 9:05-

UKULELE 1pm, 50+

11:05am (3.0-3.5), community centre

MEAT DRAW 2-4pm,

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30am, St.

Activity Centre. Call 250-767-6574.

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MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8am-

8pm, community centre

YOGA ADVANCED BEGINNERS 8-9am,

50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class.

Margaret’s Anglican Church

CARPET BOWLING

10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

INDOOR WALKING

on Tuesday February 24 at 7:00 pm at the Peachland Community Centre

We are actively looking for new ambassador candidates!

New directors will be chosen.

Anyone interested in being on the board of directors must be a permanent resident of Peachland and successfully pass a criminal record check.

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WELLNESS CIRCLE 2nd

& 4th Wednesday, 10am-12pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

CHESS 1:15-3:30pm,

50+ Activity Centre

SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:30pm-2:30pm,

Peachland Wellness Centre

PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm (3.0-4.0), community centre

PEACHLAND BOARDWALK 9:30am TAI CHI – PWC 10am-

12pm, United Church Hall

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10am-12pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

VOLLEYBALL 10am12pm, community centre IRON AND SILK EXERCISE 10:45am-noon,

50+ Activity Centre

STORYTIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS 11:30am,

2-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre (restarting January 7)

Peachland Library.

Stories, finger plays, rhymes and fun! From October 2 until December 18.

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS 3-4:30pm, Peach-

PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12pm,

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS)

land Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12.

TWEEN COOKING NIGHT 5-7:30pm,

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12.

SPIN & SCULPT 5:156:30pm, community centre VINYASA YOGA FLOW 6:45-8:00pm, community centre

LIONS DEN MEETING

7pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250-767-9034

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7pm, Peachland Museum

THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8am8pm, community centre

PICKLEBALL 9:0510:35am, (1.0-2.75), community centre

9-10:15am, 50+ Activity Centre

E-A-S-Y CORE

Gasthaus Pub

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 4-5pm,

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

LADIES CRIB 1pm-2pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

FLOOR HOCKEY 4:305:30pm, 8-10yrs, community centre

PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm, (3.0-3.5), community centre

TWEEN TRIPS 5:308pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12, $5/member/ trip. Pre-registration is required by calling 250767-2515

TEA IN THE TRANQUIL ROOM 2pm-2:45pm,

FRIDAYS

3-5:30pm, meet at Peachland Elementary.

Grades 5-6

FUSION FRIDAYS

6pm, community centre

4-8pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 13+.

INDOOR WALKING

LADIES SNOOKER 5pm,

8-9am, community centre

FLOW YOGA 9:05-

10:15am, 4th St Place

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10am-11am,

Peachland Wellness Centre

BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) YOGA BEGINNERS

TWEEN DROP-IN

LEGO TIME 3-4pm, Peachland Library.

Open to all ages.

FITNESS ROOM 8am-

10am-noon, community centre

PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm, (3.75-4.5), community centre

Peachland Wellness Centre

10:30-11:30am, 50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class.

ART CLASS 12pm, 50+

Activity Centre

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

SATURDAYS CARPET BOWLING

10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 3-5pm,

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

YOUTH DROP-IN

3-5pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12.

YOUTH ZONE 6-9pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12.

PEACHLAND LEGION

CHILI CONTEST

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY - FEB. 1

CASH PRIZES! DRINK SPECIALS! FOOTBALL SQUARES!

KICKOFF 2:30

Angee’s Kitchen Valentine’s Buffet Dinner February 14 6 p.m.

Call 250.767.9404 for details

Angee’s Kitchen full menu 11 – 7 weekdays and 9 – 7 Sundays

Peachland

Places of Faith St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

land Wellness Centre.

Call for appointment: 250-767-0141.

Annual General Meeting

PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30am. Call

8-9am, community centre

COMPUTER LITERACY 10 am-noon, Peach-

The Peachland Ambassador Society will be holding their

AEROBICS AND MORE

9:30-10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre.

Peachland United Church

Peachland Baptist Church

250-767-2206

Find a friendly welcome, good music, great fellowship, Bible messages

4421 4th Street

Grace Lutheran Church 1162 Hudson Road West Kelowna, B.C. 250-769-5685

Sunday Services Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

January 25th, 2015

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Morning

9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Monday to Friday

Rev. Robin Graves

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Ages 2 thru to Grade 6 www.gracelutherankelowna.com

”“Roots Series: The Spirit’s Gift of Character”

Sunday School: 9:30 am

Pastor Jeff Bjorgan

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 am

Located at:

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

Fellowship Coffee: 11:30 a.m.

2600 Hebert Road

West Kelowna Two morning services:

9 am & 11 am

Peachland Office Hours: 5848B Beach Avenue

4th Street & Brandon Ave

“Let Us Worship Together”

4204 Lake Avenue

Wednesday:12:30pm-4:30pm Friday: 9am-1pm 250.768.7638 emmanuelnet.ca

Office Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hall rental contact Doreen 250-767-2132 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Rev. Elaine Diggle

all are welcome

Women’s Bible Study: Wednesday, 9:30 am Dr. Gordon Denison, Pastor 250-707-1735 gdenison@telus.net

www.peachlandbaptist.net

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